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Tapping our expertise and extensive experience in cybersecurity laws and regulations to support clients’ risk management, information security management systems, and cybersecurity incident response capabilities

In recent years, cyber threats have become and continue to become progressively serious and common as technologies (e.g., 5G, AI, IoT, fintech, and robotics) continue to develop. Companies increasingly need to take cybersecurity measures to combat these threats. Governments, too, are adopting and implementing various laws, regulations and guidelines to promote cybersecurity.

There are a few crucial things to keep in mind in implementing appropriate cybersecurity measures. First, you need to be aware that you cannot reduce the risk of an incident to zero. Second, companies must establish a system that can properly manage risks related to various cyber threats. Third, one crucial objective of cybersecurity measures is to minimize the damage that a cyber incident may cause, including significant disruption to business operations, financial damage, and damage to reputation.

We provide accurate legal advice in a variety of situations to support clients in establishing their cybersecurity measures as well as in crafting their response to cybersecurity incidents.

Cybersecurity：People

Cybersecurity：Newsletters

Sep. 27, 2023 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.5 September 2023
Jul. 31, 2023 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.4 July 2023
Mar. 17, 2023 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.2 March 2023
Jan. 30, 2023 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.1 January 2023

Cybersecurity：News

Sep. 5, 2023Public Service: Atsushi Okada states his opinions regarding policy on copyright and AI as an expert at the Commission on Legal Affairs of the Subdivision on Copyright, the Council for Cultural Affairs, Agency for Cultural Affairs
May 12, 2022Media: Proceedings of a seminar where Shintaro Okawa gave a speech are published in The Asahi Shimbun Digital and on page 2 of The Asahi Shimbun
May 11, 2022Media: Comments by Shintaro Okawa are featured in a Reuters article titled "Perspective: Forgo Security Clearances and Prioritize Establishment of the Economic Security Act - Becoming a Focal Point After the Election of the House of Councilors"
Sep. 14, 2020Awards: High evaluation received from "Who’s Who Legal: Global 2020"

Cybersecurity：Seminars

Sep. 12, 2023External Seminars: "Japan: AI governance, IP protections, Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)"
May 25, 2023External Seminars: "Issues Concerning AI, Personal Information, and Privacy"
Nov. 3, 2022External Seminars: "Policy Trend and Current Discussion on Metaverse in Japan"
Oct. 20, 2022External Seminars: "PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY'S IP: Risk-Management Strategies and Best Practice"
Sep. 6, 2022External Seminars: "The updates of Economic Security Promotion Act and the coming policies for Economic Security"

Cybersecurity：Publications

Book: "Cryptoassets Law (2nd ed.)"
Book: "Introduction to Generative AI Law"
Magazine Article: "Q&A on Legal Issues Concerning Generative AI: Explanation of the Basics, Mechanisms, Usefulness, and Limitations"
Magazine Article: "Enemy or Ally? - Prepare for Workplace Reforms due to "Generative AI""
Magazine Article: "The Legal 500: Artificial Intelligence Country Comparative Guide 2023 - Japan Chapter"